Boukhalfa moves to St. Gallen on a free transfer – new mission started!

Boukhalfa moves to St. Gallen on a free transfer – new mission started!

An exciting change in the football world: Carlo Boukhalfa has joined FC St. Gallen in Switzerland. The 26-year-old midfielder is moving from FC St. Pauli on a free transfer and has signed a two-year contract. The club announced this on Monday evening and introduced Boukhalfa as a new player. In a video he proudly announced his willingness to take on the “Mission St. Gallen” and would like to take on the new challenges as quickly as possible. [Image] reports that Boukhalfa was already in the St. Pauli squad for the 2022/23 season along with Lukas Daschner and Betim Fazliji.

The news surrounding FC St. Gallen's transfer activities continues unabated. Just a day earlier, Lukas Daschner was also presented as a new signing and has a contract until 2028. Daschner was able to score 11 goals in 73 games during his time at FC St. Pauli, but recently had to undergo surgery due to a dislocated patella. Despite this challenge, he is supported by his new teammates, as Fazliji, another ex-Paulian, is now playing in St. Gallen and is working on his comeback after two cruciate ligament tears.

Review of FC St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli, founded in 1910, has developed over the years into a “cult” club that is not only known for its football. With a large membership of around 30,400 and a strong social culture, the club is famous for its clear position against racism and discrimination. The club's colors, brown and white, reflect not only the players' uniforms, but also the identity of an alternative fan base united by their political views. [Wikipedia] shows that the club has been playing in the Bundesliga again since the 2024/25 season after being promoted from the 2nd Bundesliga in the previous season.

Over the last few decades, FC St. Pauli has experienced many ups and downs - from financial difficulties to exciting returns to the higher leagues. The rivalries, especially with Hamburger SV, regularly attract a lot of attention and make for exciting games.

A new chapter for Boukhalfa

For Boukhalfa, the move means a new chance to develop and showcase his talent. St. Gallen not only offers him the opportunity to play on an international stage, but also the opportunity to meet old friends like Daschner and Fazliji again. Roger Stilz, St. Gallen's sports director, also has a connection to FC St. Pauli from his time as youth boss. His knowledge and experience will be crucial to successfully integrating the new players.

Overall, Boukhalfa's move will spark active discussions in football and among fans as he prepares to become part of a dynamic project in the Swiss league. Information about transfers and current developments in football can still be found on [Kicker].